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A Celebration of Modern Romance: Candere’s Valentine’s Day Collection
This Valentine’s Day, Candere by Kalyan Jewellers celebrates love in a way that feels natural and deeply personal. Created for modern romantics who value meaning as much as beauty, the Valentine’s Day collection of neckpieces and earrings reimagines the classic heart motif through a contemporary lens.
Crafted in warm gold and accented with diamonds, soft pink gemstones, and fluid silhouettes, each piece feels thoughtful and easy to connect with. The designs carry a gentle softness—nothing loud or overdone—just jewellery that blends effortlessly into everyday life and becomes part of both small moments and meaningful milestones.
Moving beyond typical Valentine’s tropes, the collection captures love as it is felt today—gentle, nuanced, and emotionally rich. It reflects bonds shaped by shared moments, unspoken understanding, and small, meaningful gestures, with pieces designed not just for one day, but to be worn often and treasured over time.
Here are a few standout pieces from Candere’s Valentine’s Day Collection, each designed to hold meaning well beyond the day itself:

The Lovelle Diamond Pendant and Stud Earrings set from Candere features a graceful swirl motif that symbolises togetherness and flow. Crafted in warm gold, each piece is accented with a vibrant pink gemstone at the centre and framed with delicate diamond detailing for a soft, refined sparkle. Light, contemporary and effortlessly chic, the set is designed for everyday elegance while carrying a subtle romantic charm, making it a thoughtful gift for special moments or a beautiful addition to your daily jewellery wardrobe.
The Heartora Diamond Pendant and Stud Earrings from Candere celebrates love in its most radiant form. Crafted in warm rose gold and highlighted with a vibrant pink gemstone at the centre, the design is framed by delicate diamond accents that add a soft sparkle. Paired with matching heart stud earrings, the set brings together elegance and emotion in a style that feels light, modern and easy to wear. Perfect for everyday romance or as a thoughtful Valentine’s Day gift, it is a beautiful expression of affection meant to be cherished close to the heart.


The Invalore Diamond Pendant and Stud Earrings from Candere’s Valentine’s Day Collection brings together the timeless symbol of infinity with the warmth of a heart-shaped pink gemstone. Crafted in rose gold and accented with shimmering diamonds, the fluid infinity motif represents endless love, while the matching heart earrings add a soft, romantic glow. Designed to be worn together or styled individually, the set is a beautiful expression of togetherness, making it a thoughtful gift for celebrating enduring bonds and meaningful moments of love.
Velvet Bloom Diamond Earrings feature a soft floral silhouette with delicately layered diamond petals that feel refined yet romantic. Designed to sit elegantly on the ear, they bring a polished glow without feeling heavy, making them easy to dress up or down.


The Lovexa Diamond Earrings are crafted in warm gold and framed with a delicate line of diamonds, creating a refined play of shape and sparkle. Designed to be light, modern, and effortlessly wearable, they capture love in a subtle, everyday expression that feels both elegant and enduring.
The Lovita Diamond Earrings bring together warm gold, diamond accents, and a soft pink centre stone to symbolise bonds that grow stronger with time. Delicate yet distinctive, they capture love’s intertwining paths in a design that feels modern, meaningful, and perfect for everyday wear.

source : Candere
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P N Gadgil Jewellers Delivers Robust 9M FY26 Performance with Revenue of ₹71,948 Mn, EBITDA Up 105.3% and PAT Growth of 104.5% YoY
Strong festive and wedding-led demand drives robust revenue growth, higher profitability, and improved store-level performance in Q3 and 9M FY26
P N Gadgil Jewellers Limited, one of the most reputed jewellers in the country, boasting around 193 years of excellence in craftsmanship and trusted service in the retail business of gold, silver, and diamond jewellery, announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter and nine months ended 31 st December, 2025.


During the period under review, total revenue excluding the other segment grew by 45.6% YoY (Q3 FY26 vs. Q3 FY25) and by 41.0% YoY (9M FY26 vs. 9M FY25). The following summary presents the revenue breakdown:

• Retail segment is 83.2% of our total sales, continues to lead the way, achieving an impressive Revenue growth of 46.2% an EBITDA margin of 10.1% and a PAT margin of 6.5%.
• For 9M FY26, average revenue per store stands at around Rs. 1,090.1 million, while net profit per store reached Rs. 48.4 million, demonstrating strong efficiency and profitability at the store level.
Operational Financial Highlights
• Product-wise Performance: For nine months ended FY26, the Silver category delivered a strong performance with 96% growth in value and 56% growth in volume, while Diamond sales also improved, recording over 50% rise in volume Y-o-Y, resulting in the stud ratio reaching 8.4%.
• Festive Sales Surge: Festive sales remain a key driver of our success. Dussehra alone delivered the company’s highest-ever single-day festive sales of ₹1,900 Mn increased by 64% Y-o-Y. The company recorded festive season sales of ₹ 6,060 Mn during Diwali, registering a robust 74% growth as compared to the previous year.
• Customer Footfall and Conversion Rate: A 33% increase in footfall, coupled with a strong Conversion rate of 94%, further fuels our growth, reflecting increased Demand, customer engagement and sustained purchasing behaviour at the store level.
• Increased Transaction Count and ATV: As customer engagement continues to rise, there has been a notable uptick in both transaction volumes and average spending per visit. The transaction count grew by 35%, taking the Average Transaction Value (ATV) to Rs. 103.1k.

Commenting on the performance, Dr. Saurabh Gadgil, Chairman & Managing Director, P N Gadgil Jewellers Limited, said, “The quarter witnessed strong momentum, supported by healthy Festive and wedding-led demand. Revenue from operations increased 35.6% YoY to Rs. 33,026 Mn in Q3 FY26, despite gold price volatility. Demand remained broad-based across core markets, led by gold jewellery, new designs and an increasing preference for lightweight and studded jewellery, supported by strong brand recall and customer trust. Profitability improved significantly during the quarter, with PAT rising 98.6% YoY to Rs.1,709 Mn, supported by a favorable product mix, higher contribution from Studded jewellery, along with disciplined cost management, resulted in meaningful margin expansion. Retail continued to be the primary growth driver, complemented by strong growth in e-commerce and steady performance in the franchise segment. The Company continued to execute its expansion strategy with the addition of three new company-owned stores this quarter at Moshi (Pimpri-Chinchwad), Patna (Bihar), and Viman Nagar under the LiteStyle format, taking the Company’s total retail footprint to 66 stores as of December 2025. Going ahead, management remains focused on driving same-store sales growth, maintaining healthy inventory turns, and sustaining profitable growth, supported by continued upcoming festive & wedding led demand.”
source: PNG Jewellers
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